Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24
I had an opportunity to talk with one of my mentors yesterday. I was asking him about working through scheduling as a pastor. I have heard so many pastors say, “The work of a pastor is never done!” I agree! This is all the more reason to be disciplined in the use of time and … Continue reading Seek His Face
I am not a fan of New Year resolutions, but I also recognize that the new year is a new beginning in many ways. It provides us with a good opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. One of the things that many believers like to do this time of the … Continue reading Plans for Bible Reading in 2022
I failed to post this on Saturday as originally planned. There are times that my personal goals have to be set aside for other things. However, I hope the two posts from last week were helpful to you. After the posts from last week regarding Bible reading, I thought it would be helpful to provide … Continue reading Bible Interaction Example
In the last post I gave some suggestions and encouragement for personal Bible reading. I suggested picking a Bible reading plan, sticking with it, being flexible, and doing what works best for you. I find suggestions from other believers helpful when developing habits. While comparison is not helpful, examples can be very useful. I want … Continue reading My Current Bible Reading Plan
One of the things that I have personally struggled with is maintaining a planned Bible reading time. This is not due to complacency; I want to develop this habit. It is not the result of laziness; there are times I labor in the struggle. I have struggled not only with maintaining a planned reading time … Continue reading Suggestions and Encouragement for Bible Reading
I developed a bad habit during the pandemic. I would grab my phone first thing every morning, scan the headlines, and read articles that portrayed the world through a secular, chaotic lens. This practice brought my spirits down and skewed my view of God's world. It was a depressing practice that led to a pessimistic … Continue reading Word Before World
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